Apply now Job no: 541554
Work type: Research Fellows
Location: San Diego
Categories: Excluded, Temporary, Full Time, Research
Position Summary Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will carry out epidemiologic and mixed-methods research focused on quantitative and mixed-methods research addressing sexual and reproductive health inequities among marginalized women and migrant communities. The candidate will conduct data analyses, lead and contribute to scholarly writing for peer-reviewed publications, coordinate project milestones, contribute to annual grant reports, mentor trainees, and conduct research with members of an interdisciplinary team. The candidate must have excellent skills interpersonally, in writing, in quantitative data analysis, strong time management and organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize deadlines and work both independently and as a member of the research team. The candidate will also assist with mentoring trainees on the research team (e.g., Research Assistants).
The candidate will have opportunities to contribute to the following projects:
An Evaluation of Sex Workers' Health Access (AESHA)An ongoing NIDA-funded community-based cohort study examining the impacts of structural interventions (e.g., community empowerment, policing) on sexual and reproductive health, HIV and substance use outcomes among women sex workers in Vancouver, Canada. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will have opportunities to conduct and collaborate on quantitative analyses, publications, and knowledge translation activities utilizing >14 years' of detailed cohort data, which include clinical, survey, geospatial, and linked administrative data to evaluate impacts of structural interventions on HIV/STI and sexual health outcomes and access to care.
The overall aim of this NIMH-funded R34 study is to adapt and pilot-test a novel mental health prevention intervention for migrant mothers with young children in a humanitarian setting. To address the need for feasible, scalable, and tailored mental health prevention for migrant mothers, this project involves pilot-testing a theory-based, trauma-informed group intervention to promote mental health and positive parenting outcomes among mothers with young children (0-5 years) with 100 migrant mothers with young children. This is a community-based study conducted in close partnership with Al Otro Lado and Centro 32 in Tijuana, Mexico. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will have opportunities to support clinical trial oversight, data collection and management, and to lead and co-author manuscripts summarizing both qualitative and quantitative findings.
Maternal and Infant Health among Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Women (MIHRA)This community-based, mixed-methods project aims to evaluate how the local 'risk environment' faced by asylum-seeking pregnant and postpartum women shapes sexual and reproductive health, HIV, and TB risk, prevention, and care in the San Diego-Tijuana border region. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will support oversight of qualitative and quantitative data collection milestones, advance epidemiologic and/or mixed-methods data analyses and publications, support new funding proposals, participate in community engagement, and support translation of findings with diverse stakeholders.
This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position. The duration of the fellowship is one year. This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Education and Experience Doctoral degree in an area of health, social, behavioral, and/or quantitative sciences (e.g., epidemiology).Demonstrated experience conducting epidemiologic and/or mixed-methods data analyses and leading first-authored publications.Key Qualifications Evidence of strong scholarship through published research.Demonstrated evidence of organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong interpersonal skills.Must be willing to travel between San Diego and Tijuana.Candidates with interests in migrant health, social justice and health, and harm reduction, as well as the application of advanced and/or social epidemiologic quantitative methods (e.g., mediation analysis, multi-level modeling, geospatial analysis) and/or mixed-methods are especially encouraged to apply.Compensation and Benefits Anticipated hiring range: $57,000 - $65,000 annually. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.
San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.
Supplemental Information Review of the required application materials will be ongoing and the position will remain open until filled.
The following documents will be required:
A current C.V.A cover letter describing fit with the position, and research/career goals.The names/contact information of three professional references.The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
SDSU is a smoke-free campus. SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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